Using AI technology to improve care for aging patients with Alzheimer's disease
Massachusetts AI and Technology Center for Connected Care in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease (MAITC): Pilot (AD ADRD Focus)
This study is exploring new ways to use smart technology to help people with Alzheimer's and related dementias by supporting researchers in creating practical solutions that can improve care and everyday life for patients and their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Amherst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hadley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093403 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing innovative pilot projects that utilize AI-enhanced technologies to address unmet clinical and societal needs in patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The project aims to solicit and select promising pilot studies, providing mentorship and resources to investigators to refine their methods and translate their technologies into practical applications. By leveraging expertise from various stakeholders, the initiative seeks to improve care and outcomes for individuals affected by these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients with other forms of dementia not related to Alzheimer's or those without a diagnosis of dementia may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to advanced AI tools that significantly enhance the quality of care and support for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using AI technologies to improve care for dementia patients, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Hadley, United States
- University of Massachusetts Amherst — Hadley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ganesan, Deepak — University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Study coordinator: Ganesan, Deepak
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.